Northern Africa is a melting pot of fabulous, unmissable countries with Egypt amongst the most popular tourist destinations. Egypt is home to the River Nile and the only surviving testament to the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids, as well the mystical Sphinx. The Egyptian Museum in Midan Tahrir houses Tutankhamen's solid gold mask, the Mummy room and a life size statue of Khafre - the museums masterpiece. In Luxor visit the Karnak or Luxor Temple, both impressive monuments. The famous Sound and Light show can be found in the Temple of Amun. Sharm el Sheikh's attractions are centred on diving and snorkelling and land-based activities include treks to the desert on horseback.

Capital City = Cairo
Time Zone = GMT + 2
Currency = Egyptian Pound
Official Language = Arabic